Batter Interference??

[Dakota]

Originally posted by Ed Maeder
Look at ASA 7-6-P Says batter is okay in the box as long as it isn't intentional but can't hinder the catcher from catching or throwing the ball by stepping out of the batters box. Seems like coach could have been right. Judgement by the umpire though. If the batter stays in the box the catcher can work around them. If they move out of the box the catcher will have a hard time moving around them. Better check again Steve.

[Edited by Ed Maeder on Jun 2nd, 2005 at 03:31 PM]

Ed,

Did you note this in the original scenario?

Originally posted by DaveASA/FED
Coach didn't like it saying they had to leave the box...

Sounds like the coach was complaining that the batter had to clear out - "leave the box" - so I take that to mean the batter remained in the box. But it is a bit of an assumption since the post wasn't definite on that.

If the batter remained in the box and did nothing otherwise to show intent to interfere, then the call was right. Right?